Nursing House Supervisor
Shodair Children's Hospital · shodair.org
HelenaOn-siteLead / Manager2+ yrs
The job in short
On-shift nursing house supervisor leading pediatric behavioral health unit operations and crisis response.
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Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-05-22
- Location as listed
- Helena, MT, US
- Role
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
Position Summary
The Nursing House Supervisor serves as the hospital’s on-shift clinical leader, overseeing nursing operations, staffing coordination, crisis response, and patient care support across the organization. This position provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and operational oversight while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in pediatric behavioral health care.
The House Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide hospital-wide nursing leadership during assigned shifts
• Coordinate staffing, assignments, workload balancing, and call-off coverage
• Serve as the first responder to behavioral crises, emergencies, and safety events
• Lead de-escalation efforts and coordinate multidisciplinary crisis response
• Support and mentor nursing staff through real-time coaching and clinical guidance
• Monitor patient care quality, safety, supervision, and therapeutic effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, admissions, and nursing leadership
• Assist with admissions, transfers, staffing coverage, and direct patient care as needed
• Serve as acting administrative authority during off-shift hours when nursing leadership is unavailable
• Help resolve patient, family, and employee concerns professionally and effectively
What We’re Looking For
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support nursing staff in a collaborative manner
• Commitment to trauma-informed, patient- and family-centered care
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a high-acuity behavioral health environment
• Physical ability to safely intervene during behavioral emergencies and perform approved crisis management techniques
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This position starts at $48.76 per hour and offers a comprehensive benefit package. Applicants may be eligible for up to $30,000 in student loan assistance.
Requirements
Required
• Current RN license in the State of Montana or compact state
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts
• CPI APS certification within 2 months of hire
• Ability to maintain all required hospital certifications
Preferred
• BSN
• Previous Charge Nurse, Team Lead, or Supervisory experience
• Experience in psychiatric hospital or residential treatment settings
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